SDR C2XA99IA572

Service difficulty report · Strap · Aerosp ATR42300

Difficulty date: October 24, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N16824
Make and model: Aerosp ATR42300
Aircraft serial: 166
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Strap
Part number: S53572804200
Condition: Cracked
Location: Frame 27
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE OUTER STRAP AT FRAME 27 LEFT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE CRACK IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTINENTAL EXPRESS ENGINEERING REPAIR AUTHORIZATION EC5340-01041, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)

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